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Dear Winston Salem Area Home Owner

 

Dear Client or Future client,

Thank you for visiting!  

I am happy to provide a report showing homes recently closed at no cost or obligation to you.   The report will show averages for price and for days on the market.    

 Knowing report may be based on not having seen the home it may not be 100 percent accurate; I am sure we can narrow down the range of what your home might sell for.  If I could visit the home when you are ready, I am sure we can come up with a more accurate range.  

I would love the opportunity to meet with you and help you with your next steps.   A little about me.

·         I have been a Realtor for over 20 years.   I started this career while living in the Charlotte area.  I am a native of Winston Salem and my wife and I were thrilled to move back to the area 4 years ago.

·         I am thorough, knowledgeable and available.  I always hire professionals to help me market the homes I list so that your home stands out online.

·         I understand that your home is an important investment, so I never have a fee greater than 4.5 percent.   You will also find that I am willing to do everything I can to ensure you obtain the highest return.

Please feel free to call or email me with questions.  There is never any obligation for questions.

Sincerely

Roby Robertson

www.robyrobertson.com

Roby Robertson Proud To Add Certified Negotiator To His Service Offerings.

 

If you would like for me to go over some of the techniques, please visit www.RobyRobertson.com and ask for assistance of call me on my cell phone.   

What to Consider Before Selling Your Home

 Selling your home is a huge leap forward in your life, so it's vital to be as prepared as possible before you put it on the market. Small changes can make a huge difference in how much your property is worth.

 

Before you list your home, take the time to consider each of these ideas and think about the impact they'd make on the price you can grab for it. 

1. Does the Exterior of Your Home Shine?

One of the biggest things to keep in mind when you're selling your home is that the exterior needs to wow and impress! This is the first part of your property people will see when they pull up and the first thing that will influence their opinion on whether or not they want to buy your property.

 

To update things, look into adding a brick cladding system, or check the brick cladding on your property and make sure it's in good shape and able to protect the property. Creating a safe and inviting home is vital to getting buyers in the door.

2. What Do Your Listing Photos Highlight?

When people look at your home's listing, the photos need to pop up and tell them to look at your home more. Not only should they be high-quality, clear, and well-lit, but these photos should also be able to guide their eyes from room to room to show off the details that make the property incredible.

 

Highlighting areas like a gorgeous white stone fireplace will make a lot more sense than catching a great photo of the bathroom sink. Take your time, and be purposeful in the angles and subject matter you choose. Hiring a professional photographer can make this step a lot easier!

3. Is There Noticeable Dust or Debris in the Home?

Dust and debris in a home can scare away buyers in the blink of an eye. When people are picturing their future in a home, they don't want to be confronted by gross debris and skin shed by whoever owns it first.

 

Deep clean the entire home, but focus your energy especially hard on areas like bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms. These areas are especially prone to dirt and gross residue, so wipe that away and clear the minds of buyers.

4. Have You Staged Your Property?

Did you stage your home? A staged property will sell faster while also bringing in far more money than a home that fails to do so. You can stage using your own furniture if you have modern belongings, but most sellers turn to furniture rental companies that will stage the house for you.

 

This lets your home look brand new and professionally decorated without causing you to go deep into debt buying furniture that you don't want or need.

5. How Old is Your Roof and Siding?

Your roof and siding will need to be updated every twenty to fifty years, depending on the materials and the weather conditions of the area you're in. A wood shake roof can look incredible, but if you don’t properly maintain it and keep it in good working order, it could prove disastrous for your home’s value.

 

The older these parts of your home are, the less likely buyers will be interested in sealing the deal. Update them for that good return on investment every seller wants.

6. Can Your Home Handle Moisture or Water Damage?

Water is one of the most destructive forces out there, able to whittle away wood or stone over the years or floor a home and ruin it from wall to wall. If you want to protect your property and give buyers a chance to have faith in the house they're looking at, look into waterproofing technology.

 

Not only will this keep moisture out, but it can help lower insurance rates and give buyers peace of mind in a wild climate that's been shifting over the last few years.

7. Are All Brick and Stone Surfaces in Good Shape?

Brock and stone are huge deals in 2023, as many buyers are looking to return to natural textures and more earthy tones. Consider power washing the exterior of your home and heavily cleaning any surfaces of these materials on the interior of your home as well. These are the stars of the show, so it's vital that you let them shine.

 

If your home doesn't have any brick or stone but instead has a lot of natural wood, make sure to make that shine instead. Work with what you have, but make the buyers think it's a dream come true.

Your Home Should be an Eye Catcher!

Whether your home is sixty years old or six months old, you should be able to sell it in no time. Follow some of these ideas before you put your property on the market: they could make you hundreds of thousands more. 

Courtesy: Max Shafer. a freelance writer that loves sharing his knowledge and expertise on real estate. He lives in Land O’ Lakes, Florida where he enjoys spending time with his wife and researching real estate trends in his free time. Max’s work as a freelance writer can be found on Building Product Advisor, a new construction industry resource launching in Fall 2022.

Home Selling Process - Winston Salem

The home selling process can be an emotional and trying experience.   Not only is it emotional, it can be a trying experience.   One way we can see this, is the number of ads we see from the so called I-Buyers.   

You know, the ones saying guarantee offers on your home.   

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What you might not know is that several of these I-Buyers got out of the business of buying homes (Zillow) and several others are now in financial trouble.   Needless to say, traditional real estate is much safer and should be a good experience that a good Realtor can insure.  Besides, often these I-Buyers are real estate companies ultimately trying to get your listing!

When preparing to sell your home, it should be an enjoyable experience.    While most agents sell you by walking in and say I will do this and that.   Hope it works!

As your selling agent, we are a team.   I want to meet and understand WHY we are doing this and what you want in an Agent.   I always attempt to understand your desires and I address each of them with how we can handle it and we walk through what to expect at each step of the transaction.    We go over what we all believe is the best way to get the best price on your home.

I can guarantee you up front we will communicate at a minimum, weekly!   You will be updated on all showings feedback.    When offer(s) arrive, you will be thoroughly updated on your rights and what we feel is the best response.      

I have had great pride with getting repeat business from numerous clients and strive to make this happen.  

Once your home sells, I will help you find your next home with the same diligence and care.

Most people do not know why I entered the field of Real Estate - Winston Salem

 Most people do not know why I entered the field of Real Estate. I was asked a very valid question many times’ Why would you leave a good paying job for a 100% commission business as a Realtor?’

The answer is complicated (financially) and very simple(family) at the same time. I obtained my real estate license in 2000 taking classes at night. This was kind of a whim thing but something I had been thinking about, so I just did it.

My real job was a software consultant that took me to many places in the US and Canada and I met some great people. I was dabbling in real estate part time ( more on that later but being part time, I was not very good at it, admittedly).

Then things changed dramatically. I was on a job in Greenville SC. Thankfully not too far away when the planes hit the towers on 9.1.2001. My wife and daughter were upset and wanted me home. I sent an email within an hour resigning my position and drove home immediately.

I did take a short term contract with consulting while I was readying myself for this big change. Within 6 months, I was a full time Realtor. I was very lucky that my prior career required me to be very good at 2 things. I was constantly educating customers with a customer service focus and I had to be very prepared.

Being a full time Realtor requires that same focus and one that I embraced. 21 years later and succeeding during some very rough down markets, has enabled me to be good at what I do and very good at taking care of my clients.

In the end, I did not miss any more of life events and I was very happy with the decision.